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We have info for following modifications of 1993 Ford Thunderbird
- 1993 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
- 1993 Ford Thunderbird LX 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:302, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:302, Engine VIN:, Desg:T
- 1993 Ford Thunderbird SC 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Description -> BENDIX DIAPHRAGM TYPES -> Operation -> VACUUM ASSIST DIAPHRAGM TYPE
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS
On vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes refer to appropriate "Anti-Lock Brakes".
VACUUM ASSIST DIAPHRAGM TYPE
The vacuum assist diaphragm assembly multiplies the force exerted on the master cylinder piston in order to increase the hydraulic pressure delivered to the wheel cylinders while decreasing the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance.
Vacuum assist units get their energy by opposing engine vacuum to atmospheric pressure. A piston, cylinder and flexible diaphragm utilize this energy to provide brake assistance. The diaphragm is balanced with engine vacuum unt...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> MASTER CYLINDER OVERHAUL -> Overhaul -> WHEEL CYLINDERS
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Thunderbird SC 3.8 V6 GAS
MASTER CYLINDER OVERHAUL
Disassemble
- Clean outside of master cylinder thoroughly. Drain brake fluid from master cylinder.
- Remove stop bolt and pressure control valves, if equipped.
- Using a screwdriver, carefully pry up on reservoir and remove it from master cylinder body.
- Remove fluid control valve, if equipped.
- Depress primary piston and remove snap ring from retaining groove at open end of bore.
- Remove primary and secondary piston assemblies from master cylinder. If secondary piston does not come out, apply air pressure to secondary outlet port to remove.
Inspection
When disassembled...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> 1993-94 Cougar, Mark VIII & Thunderbird -> Precautions -> HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID COLOR
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Thunderbird SC 3.8 V6 GAS
HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID COLOR
Hydraulic brake fluid must conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 116. Under this standard, brake fluids are visually different from other automotive fluids such as transmission, power steering and engine.
Fluid color in a normal brake system may vary from its original color for many reasons. A brake master cylinder may show significantly different shades fluid color between the two brake master cylinder reservoirs. Color may also appear to vary between cast steel and die cast aluminum reservoirs. Some reasons for discolorati...
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Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Specifications
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> ASPIRE & FESTIVA -> CAPRI -> ESCORT & TRACER -> EXCEPT ASPIRE, CAPRI, ESCORT, FESTIVA, PROBE & TRACER -> Installation -> PROBE -> Removal
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Thunderbird SC 3.8 V6 GAS
The hydraulic system must be depressurized before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings. Depressurize the system by pumping the brake pedal a minimum of 25 times with the ignition switch in the OFF position.
EXCEPT ASPIRE, CAPRI, ESCORT, FESTIVA, PROBE & TRACER
Removal
- Remove brake fluid until reservoir is half full.
- On 1994 Continental, Sable and Taurus models, turn air suspension service switch off.
- On all models, raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove caliper locating pins.
- Lift caliper assembly from adapter plate, then remove outer...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 2.3L/4-140 Engine -> 3.8L/V6-232 & 5.0L/V8-302 Engines -> ASPIRE & FESTIVA -> Assembly -> BENDIX, TEVES & TANDEM DIAPHRAGM BOOSTER -> CAPRI, ESCORT, PROBE & TRACER -> COUGAR, MARK VIII & THUNDERBIRD -> CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, TEMPO & TOPAZ -> Disassembly -> MUSTANG -> OVERHAUL -> POWER BOOSTER, REPLACE -> SABLE & TAURUS -> SINGLE DIAPHRAGM BOOSTER -> TOWN CAR
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS
On vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes refer to appropriate "Anti-Lock Brakes".
POWER BOOSTER, REPLACE
CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, TEMPO & TOPAZ
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect master cylinder from booster and position aside. It is not necessary to disconnect brake lines, but care should be taken to avoid twisting or kinking lines.
- Disconnect manifold vacuum hose from booster check valve.
- Working under instrument panel, disconnect stop lamp switch electrical connector under instrument panel.
- Remove stop lamp switch retaining pin. Slide switch off brake pedal p...
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